Dr. Quick Books, Inc. a.k.a. "Dr QuickBooks and Quicken of Seattle"

Voting is Open for our 2020 Top 100 ProAdvisor Awards

I am excited to be nominated again to the Top 100 (QuickBooks) ProAdvisors list. I received the award in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.

To be on a list with so many people I respect, look up to, follow, and who have inspired me is humbling. I’d love your support.

If you have enjoyed my business or personal posts on Facebook or found them useful, please consider voting for me.

You don't have to be an accountant, just a supporter. https://www.intuitiveaccountant.com/top-100/voting-is-open-for-our-2020-top-100-proadvisor-awards/

intuitiveaccountant.com It's time to vote from this year's list of qualified nominees for the Top 100 ProAdvisors including the ProAdvisor of the Year. Voting is now Open thru 11:59 pm Pacific Time on March 24, 2020.

Instagram Mistakes: The Sinister 7 That are Killing Your Online Business

Buying followers & likes, wrong hashtags, no link to your website, neglect new features & IGTV, don't involve with influencers, mistargeted content, & dull or sales-y captions.

nealschaffer.com Learn the Instagram mistakes that are hurting your business without your realizing it. Includes practical advice on captions, influencers, contests and more

Streamlined Sales Tax - Avalara

Let the states cover the cost of your sales tax technology

25 states will pay for the cost of your sales tax calculations, returns preparation, and filing when you partner with Avalara. Find out if you qualify.

Real cost savings

Are you on the hook to file and remit sales tax in new states?

If you qualify, member states of the Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) program will cover the cost of registration, sales tax calculations, returns preparation, and state filing and remittance for your business.

Avalara is an SST certified service provider (CSP).

How it works

SST is an effort by state and local governments to simplify sales tax compliance for qualifying businesses. Participation in SST is voluntary for both businesses and states.

When you sign up for Avalara AvaTax, they work with you to determine if you qualify for the program and help you register in participating SST states.

https://www.avalara.com/us/en/products/sales-and-use-tax/streamlined-sales-tax.html

avalara.com If you qualify, member states of the Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) program will cover some costs for your business. Avalara is an SST certified service provider (CSP).

[09/02/19]   Join My Partnership Program

Are you an Intuit Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, Authorized, Secondary, or Primary Member of the QuickBooks Solution Provider formerly known as the Intuit Reseller Program, IT consultant, accountant, bookkeeper, tax preparer, business consultant, financial advisor, or computer coach?

Become a member of my partnership program and make 100% of your commissions for sales of Enterprise, Point of Sale, hardware, checks and supplies, bonuses for enhanced, full-service, and assisted payroll, and Online, and other items, get QuickBooks products like Pro, Premier, Mac at wholesale (frequently lower than Amazon), and receive a minimum of 90% (sometimes higher) of your Intuit merchant account credit card and payroll residuals and Enterprise renewals at my tier rates.

E-mail me at [email protected] with your complete contact information for more information.

Shouldn't we both win?

Here's How to Write Off Equipment and Capital Improvements Like a Pro - Small Business Trends

I like using the safe harbor provision to write off up to $2,500 per item.

smallbiztrends.com Check out this expert advice on how to write off equipment and capital improvements you need to run your small business.

9 Common Sales Tax Errors You Didn't Know You Were Making

quickbooks.intuit.com Businesses must collect sales taxes on many types of sales. Here are 9 common sales tax errors that may have flown completely under the radar. Use these tips to manage the process of paying and collecting taxes

Dr. Quick Books, Inc. a.k.a. "Dr QuickBooks and Quicken of Seattle"

Keith Gormezano, Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor (desktop and online) and Intuit Premier Reseller.

[05/21/18]   New QuickBooks #POS v18 customers who sign up for Intuit Payments and purchase the software at MSRP will receive free installation and integration with QuickBooks desktop and FREE hardware ($900 value), includes EMV iPP350 PIN pad. Sale ends 5/31. https://oal.lu/l4Z12

[05/20/18]   Don't save up to 50% when you trade in your current desktop or online software for QuickBooks Enterprise. Let me sell you the software for up to 20% off for 1-10 users for life, yours, not mine. It is a better deal in the long run and when you do the math. https://oal.lu/smTlU

[05/08/18]   Yes, you can save up to 50% when you trade in your current software for #QuickBooks #Enterprise through 05/25 but it commits you to paying full price thereafter. Let me get it for 20% off for life for 1-10 users and 12.5% for 11-30. In the long run, you will save and thank me.

Apps Directory

Want to evaluate and choose what apps you can use with QuickBooks desktop or Online for your business? I recommend Insightful Accountant's App Guide organized by 38 categories. https://www.intuitiveaccountant.com/search/location/apps-directory/#letter_filter=all&ord=last_modified&page=1

intuitiveaccountant.com Qbox is one of the fastest growing QuickBooks (desktop) real-time collaboration resources, providing a simple, affordable and secure way to share files with an unlimited number of remote users.

Connect to PayPal: A New Way to Bring PayPal Transactions Into QuickBooks

firmofthefuture.com See how Connect to PayPal is taking the QuickBooks banking experience to the next level.

Did @Intuit notify you that your monthly #QuickBooks #Enterprise #subscription for 1-30 users increased 30% on 11/01/17 and 10% for the annual a month before?

Let me save you some money and confirm that you are using the right version, hosted or non-hosted, number of licenses, and the features you are paying for.

Or you can stick your head in the sand and pay more. The choice is yours. [email protected]

Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is your total income less allowable deductions. It's the basis of several tax thresholds and eligibility for certain tax credits. The AGI Calculator helps you calculate and define your tax bracket and your tax liability. https://exceldatapro.com/agi-adjusted-gross-income/

[10/15/17]   Did @Intuit notify you that your monthly #QuickBooks #Enterprise #subscription will increase 30% on 11/01/17? Let me save you up to 30% and confirm that you are using the right version and number of licenses. [email protected]

The Accounting Cheat Sheet for Small and Micro-Businesses

Useful information to review late at night when you can't sleep.

blog.mavenlink.com This may seem daunting at first, but here’s an infographic “cheat sheet” to give you the reminders, time savers, accountancy apps and tips to make your transition to accountancy as seamless as possible.

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Talking to a friend about how they got their senior or disability property tax exemption in Washington State.

They were eligible for a reduction in their property taxes based on their household income and their age or disability.

Qualifications include:

• 61 years or older, or retired due to a disability or a veteran with a service-connected disability as of 12/31/2016.

• Own a home, condo, or mobile home in Washington that is your primary residence as of 12/31/2016.

• Total household income of $40,000 or less for 2016 or later. There are deductions for medical expenses like medical insurance or prescriptions.

For more information, please call your county assessor (King County Assessor’s Office is at 206-296-3920 or go to http://dor.wa.gov/Content/FindTaxesAndRates/PropertyTax/IncentivePrograms.aspx#1) or download this overview from the state Department of Revenue athttp://dor.wa.gov/docs/pubs/prop_tax/seniorexempt.pdf

Source: King County Assessor’s Office

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localproductreps.com | Find the Right Rep, Right Now!

Need a #product #representative for your company? All US states and Canadian territories. And the site keeps their contact information up to date. I counted several hundred reps.

As we all know product reps retire, get laid off, move to another company, drop a manufacturer's line, or pick up another manufacturer's line.

With all this moving around how is a design professional supposed to find a certain rep for a particular building product? Well this is why David Axt started the Local Product Reps website.

It is impossible to keep track of reps and business cards are constantly out of date! With the Local Product Reps website, the rep is in control of his/her information.

When a rep moves to another company, they just update their profile and contact information. Another advantage of this website is it can be accessed from any computer or smartphone that has an internet connection.

So whether you are away from your office or on site, you can still get the contact information to the product reps that you need at https://www.localproductreps.com/

localproductreps.com As we all know product reps retire, get laid off, move to another company, drop a manufacturer's line, or pick up another manufacturer's line.

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Dr. Quick Books Inc., Seattle

I'm on @Nextdoor! If you liked what I did for you, please recommend Dr. Quick Books Inc. to your neighbors and so I can be seen on Nextdoor. https://nextdoor.com/pages/dr-quick-books-inc-seattle-wa/recommend/

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Why You Really Need to Stop Using Public Wi-Fi

The dangers of unprotected Wi-Fi and what you can do to protect yourself. https://hbr.org/2017/05/why-you-really-need-to-stop-using-public-wi-fi

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LinkedIn: Log In or Sign Up

LinkedIn Tip of the Day: You can change your privacy preferences so people can find you if they have your e-mail or phone number at https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/data-sharing to change.

You may also want to make sure that all e-mails that you use or have used are listed in the e-mail addresses you use or have used section (https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/email) of your profile. People can't find you if you don't list your e-mail addresses and phone numbers.

linkedin.com 400 million+ members | Manage your professional identity. Build and engage with your professional network. Access knowledge, insights and opportunities.

[04/29/17]   Tax Credits For Employers - Be a Veteran Friendly Employer

Each year, employers claim over $1 Billion in tax credits under the Work Opportunity Tax Program (WOTC), also known as the Returning Heroes Tax Credit.

Hiring veterans is the right thing to do, and also makes good business sense. Veteran employees bring talent, discipline, skills and an above par work ethic.

Businesses and some eligible tax-exempt organizations that hire unemployed veterans can take advantage of the WOTC, which provides incentives from $2,400 to $9,600 per hire, depending on the specifics.

The success and growth of this income tax credit for business is beneficial for all who participate, while increasing America’s economic growth and productivity.

Please contact mailto:[email protected] for more information.

Extension of Time to File Your Tax Return

Where to go to file your Form 4868: Extension of Time to File Individual Income Tax Return postmarked by April 18th. https://www.irs.gov/filing/extension-of-time-to-file-your-tax-return

irs.gov Need more time to prepare your federal tax return? This page provides information on how to apply for an extension of time to file. Please be aware that an extension of time to file your return does not grant you any extension of time to pay your taxes.

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It works with QuickBooks Pro, Premier and Enterprise. To make the best decisions, you need comprehensive, accurate and easily accessible information...at a glance. http://www.biztoolsanalytics.com/default.aspx?affid=drqb01&code=affdsc5

biztoolsanalytics.com BizTools is the leading Business Intelligence, Analytics & Reporting Solution for Small to Medium Businesses, Accountants & ProAdvisors who use QuickBooks.

MileIQ is the app I use to log my miles. Try it

Works on both Android and iPhones.
Prompts you by e-mail to classify your drives.
They do have a free plan for up to 40 drives a month which is perfect for a part timer.

dashboard.mileiq.com MileIQ is the app I use to automatically log my miles for deduction or reimbursement. Use this special link to get a 20% discount on a premium plan!

[03/03/17]   Business Accounting Control Tip: Have your financial institutions send bank/credit card statements to the owner's home address to review before it goes to employee to reconcile. It is also a good idea to go with a bank that sends pictures of checks and to require that all receipts be scanned so you can randomly check.

Cost of a business license tax certificate - Licenses | seattle.gov

Operate a business in Seattle? Your license fee may go up for your 2017 business license. Annual Revenue under 20K is $55, 20K+ to 500K is $110 (most fall in this category), $500K+ to + to $2M is $480, and $2M and over is $1,000. http://bit.ly/2hLJwce

seattle.gov The annual fee for a Seattle business license tax certificate is dependent upon the annual Seattle taxable revenue.

[09/25/16]   Found out that if you purchased QuickBooks 2016 desktop software since late July, you are entitled to a free download of the 2017 software for free during the migration time period directly from Intuit. For a physical CD, there's a shipping and handling charge of $5.95. All migration orders must be placed by January 31, 2017. To place your order, call 1-888-446-8848.

Just as important as backing up your files is unplugging your external hard drive when not in use. Here's two reasons why:

• A virus on your computer can infect your external hard drive if it is plugged in, corrupting your backed-up files.

• If your hard drive is plugged in during a power surge, your external hard drive can be damaged.

Checkbook.io

Paper Checks are outdated, you wait for Godot for them to arrive, your client has the use of your money in the meantime, they are tedious to deposit, expensive, and a waste of paper. Why not download the Checkbook QB App and use Digital Checks instead?
• Less costly than Paper Checks
• Easy and intuitive process to send and receive payments (AR and AP tool!)
• APIs seamlessly integrate with your existing website and QuickBooks Account
• 100% Secure: encrypted communication across ACH and Check21 networks
Click here for further information or to have the company send you a real live check: http://checkbook.io/?type=drquickbooksinc

checkbook.io Checkbook is solving a major problem in payments i.e. paper Checks. We've built a way for individuals and businesses to send and receive Digital Checks with a few simple clicks. We are passionate team of developers and payments experts going after a big space. According to the Federal Reserve in 201...

[06/28/16]   If you use Fulfilled By @Amazon (FBA) (meaning you ship your products to Amazon warehouses across the country and Amazon ships them out as the sales are made), you've just established nexus in the states the warehouses are located in and must collect and report sales taxes (and business income taxes as well) on all sales in those states (not just Amazon sales).

For that reason I don't recommend using it, no matter how tempting it may be, unless you only sell on Amazon and in that case, I recommend using QuickBooks Enterprise to keep track of your inventory at each Amazon warehouse.

Vote For the Top 100 ProAdvisors and ProAdvisor of they Year

Have you enjoyed my business posts on Facebook for this page?

Then vote for me (Keith Gormezano) so I can be one of the Top 100 ProAdvisors and ProAdvisor of the Year.

I won in 2014 and 2015. Voting ends April 7th.

Vote For the Top 100 ProAdvisors and ProAdvisor of the Year
The polls are now open for the Top 100 and ProAdvisor of the Year.

http://www.intuitiveaccountant.com/people-and-business/vote-for-the-top-100-proadvisors-and-proadvisor-of-they-year/

intuitiveaccountant.com The polls are now open for the Top 100 and ProAdvisor of the Year. Your vote counts, so don't miss this opportunity be a part of the selection process for the 2016 Top 100 ProAdvisors and the ProAdvisor of the year.

[03/27/16]   QuickBooks tip of the day: put your Federal Employer Identification Number or FEIN and/or a shortened link to your filled out W9 on your sales forms (estimates, sales orders, invoices, statements, purchase orders and sales receipts). Makes life easier for your customers by their not having to send you a blank W9 and for you to fill one out.